Rocky Point, Montana Weather
Rocky Point, Montana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Rocky Point, Lake County.
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About Rocky Point, Montana
Rocky Point unfolds as a quiet sentinel on the western edge of Flathead Lake, its shores a meeting of weathered granite and the cool, clear embrace of the water. It lies 32.4 miles south of Kalispell, MT (from Kalispell, MT: bearing 169°T), and is situated 3.0 miles north-north-west of Polson. The land here rises in gentle, pine-clad slopes that cradle small, sun-dappled clearings, offering glimpses of distant, snow-dusted peaks that punctuate the horizon. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the crisp, clean scent of evergreen needles and damp earth, a perfume that lulls the senses. Evenings often bring a soft, diffused light, painting the water in shades of lavender and rose, and casting long, dancing shadows that stretch from the ancient cedars down to the pebbled shore. The character of Rocky Point is one of quiet resilience, a place where the wildness of the Montana landscape feels both present and accessible. The history of Rocky Point is as layered as the sedimentary rock formations that give the area its name, a testament to the enduring allure of this lakeside haven. For generations, this stretch of shoreline was a vital gathering place, its bounty drawing indigenous peoples and later, early settlers drawn by the promise of timber and fertile land. The local economy, while now more diversified, still holds echoes of its past, with a strong connection to the natural resources that surround it. Recreational boating and fishing remain central, drawing visitors who appreciate the pristine beauty of Flathead Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River. While not a hub of grand institutions, Rocky Point nurtures a distinct sense of place, a quiet community that values its connection to the land and the unhurried rhythm of lakeside life.
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| Location | Rocky Point, Lake County, Montana |
| Coordinates | 47.73494°N, 114.179562°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 59860 |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Rocky Point, Montana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rocky Point, Montana, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Rocky Point includes coordinates 47.734940°N, 114.179562°W, situated in Lake County. ZIP code 59860. Telephone area code: 406. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Denver).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
